Issue 21 - October 2005
WELL BEING NEWSLETTER : Information and Inspiration from Patricia Spence
Well Being: bringing you back to health
Contents:
1. Greetings
2. CST - Altzheimer's Disease
3. Massage
4. Home Remedies
5. Life Coaching
6. Bladderwrack & Blood type B
7. Aqua Detox
8. What's Happening
9. Gift Vouchers
10. Birthday discount
11. About this newsletter
12. Subscribe/unsubscribe
13. Contact us
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1. I have finally put in my winter pansies and violas. I discovered that I have inadvertently bred snail farm quantities of snails and slugs when I decided to go green and use no bait. The little perishers are loving this mild weather too and noshing their way through my plants. Even my aloe has found itself on the menu.
Just a reminder that if you haven't begun your winter supplement routine this is a good time to do it. I also think it's really important to keep your kidney area warm in winter. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this important organ involves all physiological functions that include the kidney-urinary system plus the endocrine systems and especially the adrenal glands.
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2. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) : Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive degeneration of brain tissue that results in a decline in the brain's ability to function properly. It is the most common form of dementia and the fourth leading cause of death among adults.
Alzheimer's disease is devastating to both sufferers and their caregivers. In addition to the typical memory loss, individuals with Alzheimer's gradually lose their ability to reason, communicate, recognize family members, and carry out simple tasks of daily life. They may become disoriented, bewildered and frustrated, and experience dramatic mood swings. Motor skills are often impaired. The exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is unknown, though theories include viruses, autoimmune disorders and environmental issues. While the causes aren't well understood, researchers have found that people with Alzheimer's have brain cells that become damaged and die. This in turn lowers the levels of neurotransmitters produced, creating signalling problems in the brain.
Signs & Symptoms : Individuals experiencing Alzheimer's disease may exhibit some or all of the following symptoms:
Memory loss, disorientation, confusion, inattention
Inability to perform daily activities
Language problems
Loss of motor skills
Mood changes such as depression, paranoia, agitation, anxiety, childishness and delusions
Insomnia or disturbances in sleep/wake patterns
Incontinence
Seizures
Therapeutic Approach : In addition to conventional measures - which may include medication and behaviour therapy - modalities such as CranioSacral Therapy can play an important role in a comprehensive therapeutic approach.
CranioSacral Therapy can help improve the internal environment of the central nervous system to ease the harshness of symptoms and potentially slow the deterioration process. It has also been suggested that this particular therapy could well serve as a preventive measure due to its ability to enhance circulation of cerebrospinal fluid.
Reference: www
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3. Massage : Consumer Survey : Public Gives Massage Consistently High Marks
In the August 2005 issue of Consumer Reports, readers ranked massage as one of the most popular forms of alternative/complementary care, with both doctors and patients finding it extremely valuable in the treatment of certain conditions. In treating back and neck pain, deep-tissue massage ranked a close second to chiropractic treatment, with nearly three-fourths of readers saying massage either "helped me feel much better" or "helped me somewhat."
Women were more likely than men to have tried (and liked) "hands-on" treatments such as massage, chiropractic and acupuncture. Massage also appeared to have gained popularity and approval from doctors as well. Of those readers who used an alternative therapy, approximately 75% told their doctors about it. Twenty-five percent of those readers told Consumer Reports their doctor suggested the treatment in the first place. Massage was the second most frequently recommended alternative treatment by the readers' doctors.
If you haven't had the time or inclination to treat yourself to a massage, now's the time! And remember, increasing research evidence suggests massage can have more than just therapeutic benefits -- it also can help manage a wide range of physical conditions.
Reference: www.massagetoday.com
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Life is uncharted territory. It reveals its story one moment at a time. -Leo Buscaglia
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4. Home Remedies
Honey remedy for skin blemishes. Coat the blemish with a dab of honey and cover with a plaster. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin, sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.
Quaker Oats for fast arthritis pain relief. Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from pain.
Reference: www
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5. Life Coaching : Self-talk
Self-talk is something everyone does. Self-talk is the automatic internal dialogue we all have and it is capable of being controlled. It is used in the fields of sports psychology, sales training, and brain research.
These thoughts we have about ourselves and our lives have a direct effect on every aspect of our lives from finding a parking to learning a new skill to healing and can affect how we are feeling, our confidence and self-esteem. Like anything, thoughts can become habits and negative thinking can be a hard habit to break.
Some doctors even agree that patients usually heal as quickly or as slowly as they (the patients) expect to.
The first step to controlling your self-talk is to make a rational and conscious decision to think differently, interpret a situation more positively, use positive associations, and be your own affirmative and constructive best friend.
Reprogram your self-talk by repeating positive affirmations until you begin to get a good sense of what positive thinking really sounds like and/or you begin believing that they are true. Be creative and use other methods to `get' the message to your brain/body such as visual, kinaesthetic (touch), and reading and writing. [Along with aural these are the learning styles that we all fit into as recognised by educators, psychologists, trainers etc.) Your emotions, perceptions, and behaviours are shaped by your most dominant thoughts. It almost seems too simplistic.
State affirmations in the positive. To say "I don't eat fatty foods," only focuses your attention on the behaviour you want to avoid. Instead say "I eat nutritious foods."
Make affirmations short and easy to remember. Catchy slogans stay with us longer. Repeat your positive affirmations often and positive thinking will become routine.
To maintain positive self-talk, fill your mind with uplifting ideas. Recognise your strengths. Comfort yourself when things go wrong. Let your self-talk be like the soothing, supportive words of a friend, or mentor. As you improve your self-talk, commit to changing your actions accordingly. Lasting accomplishments come when we change our behaviours as well as our thinking.
Reference: Judith E. Pearson, Ph.D.
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6. Bladderwrack and kelp have anti-Candida activity, part of this is direct and part is due to the high content of fructose these seaweeds contain. Stinging nettle root also has strong anti-Candida activity.
As a general rule, blood type B is most plagued by chronic or recurrent urinary tract infections. Type AB is next on the susceptibility list, followed by type A's (O's are the most protected so less likely to be plagued by UTI's).
Reference: www.dadamo.com
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7. Aqua Detox Therapy - Detox and rebalance your body's systems
Aqua Detox aims to improve:
arthritis, circulation, general metabolism, headaches, inflammation, liver and kidney function, menstrual pain, mercury & heavy metal detoxification, skin problems and generally balances the whole body and enhances greater clarity of thought and well being
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for those unable to detoxify in the conventional way due to illness
It can also be used as part of a detox diet plan.
Aqua Detox is an electromagnetic detoxification process carried out on the feet. This is a convenient and efficient therapy to clean and purify your body. (See website for client experiences.)
Just relax and enjoy a half hour of `time-out'.
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8. What's Happening
`Verismo in Concert - an evening of song from Bach to Broadway' in aid of the Fountain Centre, St Lukes Cancer Centre. Saturday 19th November 7:30pm, St Joseph's RC Church, Guildford. To book please ring 01483-406618/406629. Donations on the night.
Ann Whittle and I will be running CST workshops for parents and babies. These are aimed at parents being able to use a few simple techniques on their babies/children and each other. It will be especially helpful in assisting the new mums' body returning to normal and for the usual baby complaints like colic. The first workshop will be held on 5th November in Ash. Ring 01252-333738 or 01252-834784 to book or register interest in future workshops.
Help raise funds for The Fountain Centre. The Mini Annapurna Circuit Challenge 2006 - Wednesday 4th October - Sunday 22nd October. You will be given advice and support to help raise funds and get fit. For information ring 01483-406618/406629.
Yoga - Satchidananda Wholistic Trust: Tel: 01420-562027
Integral Yoga workshops for 2005 - 10am - 1pm
5th Nov, 3rd Dec.
National Federation of Spiritual Healers. Camberley Healing Centre every Wednesday evening 7pm-9pm - Frimley Village Hall, Frimley Green. Tel: 01276-65779 for more information. No charge (donations accepted to cover hall costs).
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10. Birthday discount of £5, on all treatments, during the week of your birthday.
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11. About this newsletter - This is a free newsletter written and distributed by Patricia Spence at HandfulOfCherries.com. My intention is to inform, inspire and promote a holistic lifestyle. If you enjoyed this issue please forward it to someone you know who would find it interesting. If you have any difficulties with formatting or problems with your e-mail program, you can always read the newsletter on the website. I usually upload it a couple of days after sending it out.
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